RS-2NDLD NOTES 3 LAST

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November 24, 2016

UPDATED: November 24, 2016 19:57 IST

Agrawal recalled how even former Prime Minister Indira Agrawal recalled how even former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who enforced Emergency in the country, was informed at the time that the move has gone well with the public who support it. But what happened in elections later was seen by all, the SP leader said, adding the demonetisation step will bring the same fate to this government if elections are held now. Taking a dig at the BJP over its promise of bringing back black money stashed abroad, he asked it to declare when it would do so. Agrawal also asked the government to declare how much is the NPAs of banks in India in comparison to foreign banks. Agarwal also took a dig at the Prime Minister for making an emotive speech in Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh that he may be killed for his bold decisions. He said Modi was free to roam around in Uttar Pradesh, which is ruled by his party SP, without fear as law and order situation was good in the state. This evoked laughter, with the Prime Minister too having a hearty laugh. Agrawal also claimed that the demonetisation move was announced by Modi without taking Jaitley into confidence. He said if the Finance Minister had known about it, he would have informed Samajwadi Party leaders, evoking another round of laughter. In a retort, Jaitley said the real problem has come to light now. BSP chief Mayawati said the decision to scrap high value notes was taken "without adequate preparation" because of which 95 per cent people were facing problems. Referring to the governments survey to gauge peoples views on demonetisation in which 90 per cent out of initial responses had supported the decision, she said that in fact 90 per cent people were facing immense problems. She dared the government to dissolve the Lok Sabha and go to elections and see the result right now. TMC leader Derek OBrien said the government was trying to build a narrative that anyone opposing demonetisation is supporting the corrupt. He questioned the government as to why it is giving lectures on corruption and blackmoney. He said his party was opposing because it thinks the people are suffering and economy will be killed. The Trinamool leader asked the government why it was creating this impression that it is some messiah and all in the opposition are devils. OBrien said if the government wanted to hold an inquiry, it should do it. He said if the government wanted to send his party leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to jail, it should try it. He also took a swipe at the survey on Namo App and asked who were the 92 per cent people who were making the government happy. He suggested that old Rs 500 notes should be allowed to function parallely with the new notes for a longer time as well as printing of more smaller denomination notes. Secrecy cannot be an excuse for putting people to pain, he said, adding that 4 out of 5 villages did not have banks. PTI SKC ADS AKK AKK

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